2005-09-24
The Bank Supervision Department of the Central Bank of Liberia issued this guidance to strengthen the national banking sector by establishing standardized internal control frameworks for all commercial banks. Directors and managers must implement five core elements—control environment, risk assessment, control activities, accounting and communication systems, and continuous monitoring—to protect assets, prevent fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance. The document provides structured questionnaires for internal staff and supervisory examiners to systematically evaluate control effectiveness, identify operational weaknesses, and align bank operations with international best practices.